Nigel Powell Lyrics

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We're caught in a landslide
No one else is there
I try to be true
But I don't have the strength

Listening all alone in your room was your finest hour
Being overlooked by the ones who can only follow
Little men

We're caught in a landslide

We're caught in a net
And I'm caught in the middle
Leaving you miles ahead
How can you come this far

And never wished them dead ?
I try to be true but I don't have the strength
We're caught in a landslide
We're caught in a net

And I'm caught in the middle
Leaving you miles ahead
Listening all alone in your home was your darkest hour
Being clothed and fed by the ones who can only follow

Little men
Caught in a landslide
Caught in a net
Caught in a landslide

Caught in a net
Caught in a landslide

Caught in a net
I must try harder

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of the song, "We're caught in a landslide, no one else is there" could be seen as an expression of feeling stuck or trapped in a difficult situation. The use of the natural phenomenon of a landslide creates a sense of being overwhelmed, and the idea that nobody else is around can evoke a feeling of loneliness or isolation. The next line, "I try to be true but I don't have the strength", could indicate a struggle with personal integrity in the midst of challenging circumstances.

The second verse, "We're caught in a net and I'm caught in the middle, leaving you miles ahead. How can you come this far and never wished them dead?", continues the theme of feeling trapped, but also adds an element of comparison with others. The singer seems to feel like they are being left behind while others make progress, but also questions their own motivations and whether they should have been more ruthless in order to succeed.

Overall, "Landslide" is a song about struggling with difficult circumstances and personal integrity, while also exploring themes of isolation and comparison with others. The references to being "caught" in a landslide and a net create a sense of being overwhelmed by forces beyond one's control, while the use of the phrase "little men" could suggest a commentary on societal expectations and the pressure to conform.

Line by Line Meaning

We're caught in a landslide
We are overwhelmed and unable to escape the situation we are in

No one else is there
We are alone and unsupported

I try to be true
I strive to be honest and faithful

But I don't have the strength
I am not strong enough to maintain my integrity in this difficult situation

Listening all alone in your room was your finest hour
You were at your best when you were alone, free from the influence of others

Being overlooked by the ones who can only follow
Those who lack originality or creativity fail to appreciate your unique qualities

Little men
Those who lack vision or courage

We're caught in a net
We are trapped and unable to escape

And I'm caught in the middle
I am stuck between opposing sides, unable to take a clear position

Leaving you miles ahead
You have surpassed me by a significant distance

How can you come this far
I am surprised that you have achieved so much despite the obstacles in your way